Qualified accountant

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If you are an Accountant who is qualified for and holds one of the following professional accountancy memberships (non-honorary), you are exempt from the Preliminary Examination and can apply to sit the Final Examination – First Part (FE-1).

  • Associate of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
  • Associate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA Ireland)
  • Associate or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Associate or Fellow of Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Member of Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants (CIPFA)
  • Member of the Institute of Accounting Technicians, Ireland (ATI)
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STEP 1

 

Final Examination – First Part (FE-1) 

The Final Examination – First Part (FE-1) is the entrance examination to the Law Society of Ireland's Professional Practice Course (PPC) for training to become a solicitor.
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STEP 2
 

 

Training Contract

After completing the FE-1, you will need to find a solicitor to train you and enter into a Training Contract.

 
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STEP 3
 

PPC

The Professional Practice Course (PPC) at the Law Society of Ireland is designed to prepare you for work as a solicitor. It is available as an in-person full-time course or a part-time hybrid course.
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STEP 4
 

In-office training

Upon completing the Professional Practice Course (PPC) trainee solicitors are required to complete two years of in-office training.
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STEP 5
 

Admission to the Roll of Solicitors

When you have successfully completed your PPC examinations and your in-office training you may apply to have your name entered on the Roll of Solicitors.
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STEP 6
 

Practising Certificate

It is the statutory responsibility of each solicitor to ensure that they have a Practising Certificate (PC) in force before providing legal services of any kind whatsoever. After admission to the Roll of Solicitors, you can apply for your PC.